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The Best Car Seats For Newborns
There are a lot of things to consider when choosing the right car seat for your infant. You want a car seat that is safe, and that follows UK laws. However, you need to consider your vehicle and budget.
Infant car seats are made for infants and are typically used with a buggy as an entire travel system. They are generally more user-friendly than convertible car seats and are able to be used until your child turns two years old.
1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360
If you're looking for the best car seat that puts your newborn's comfort first Maxi-Cosi's Pebble 360 is a great choice. It meets the latest standards of i-Size safety and includes G-CELL side impact protection for greater crash protection. It also has ventilated ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure that your baby is kept at the ideal temperature regardless of the weather. It comes with a large canopy that protects your baby from the sunlight. It's also easy to set up and use thanks to the anti-misuse lock and the simple one-hand rotation mechanism.
The ergonomic carry handle makes it comfortable for your baby to and from the car, and in the shopping center. It's also machine washable for easy cleaning and maintenance. It also has a fully lie-flat position, which provides maximum comfort for your child while traveling or attached to a pram. It can be used up to four years old, but is suitable from birth up to 15 months.
Pebble 360 Pro is part of the innovative 360 Pro Family range, that combines one-hand rotation and clever SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your baby in and out of the seat on a daily basis without any head bangs or backaches. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which fits on the same ISOFIX bases. It is designed to expand with your child up to age 4.
FlexiSpin is our revolutionary rotational system that lets you easily rotate the seat in any reclining position using just one hand. And it's even simpler to secure your baby in using our unique harness system that makes it easy for you to secure the straps from the front and the back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators to help you check that you've installed it correctly. And for added peace of mind, the car seat comes with a two-year warranty.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
Chicco Seat3Fit is one the top infant car seats alternatives available. It will keep your baby comfortable in the rear-facing position from the very first time they return home. This top-rated infant car seats is designed to be extremely mobile and can be plugged into a variety of Chicco strollers that have a travel system. It has a removable infant insert that is suitable for babies between 5 and 11 pounds, as well as a harness that doesn't need to be rethread for easy height adjustment. The Seat3Fit is also an i-Size that means it's acquiesced to the most recent European safety standards.
i-Size is the latest standard for child car seats which allows them to grow with your child until the age of 7 years. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment for the long term and Mum Rachael was impressed with the lightness of it.
The baseless car seat comes with built-in ISOFIX connectors, which connect to the vehicle's lower anchor bar, resulting in an enthralling, loud clunk. This is particularly useful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to the grandparents' car in which you don't have a baby car seat.
Similar to the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat chair which means it can be used either rear-facing or forward facing mode. However the maximum height of its harness is lower, and it does not change into an incline. Its soft goods make use of ClearTex fabric which is in compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability without adding any chemical flame retardants.
The belt guides are clearly labeled and the superior lower anchor connectors allow for easy installation. The height of the harness is adjustable by a single pull and the headrest can be ideal for smaller infants. The only drawback to the seat is that it doesn't have a 360-degree swivel, but this wasn't a big issue for our test subjects.
Seat3Fit's straps are simple to thread and there is no need to rethread them on colder days. Dress your baby in clothing that doesn't hang over the car seat belts. Also, take away any large coats or blankets prior to using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
Ultra-Light - More security with less weight
This lightweight champion sets the standard of i-Size infant car seats. With a weight of just 3.35 kg, it is easy to carry and extremely sturdy to ensure your child's security during his journey. It was designed to make the journey of your child's from the hospital, between the car and the stroller or pushchair, as well as walks up and down the stairs as simple as is possible.
Approved by i-Size, it's suitable for newborns to 75 cm or about 12 months old and provides outstanding protection with its unique Tri-Protect headrest. This unique 3-layer security concept is a combination of energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to provide superior side protection against impact.
The Grow Together technology allows for simultaneous adjustment of the harness and headrest to accommodate your growing baby, providing the best fit at every stage. A soft infant pillow offers a snug fit for your baby and the curved bottom facilitates gentle rocking to soothe your baby. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that support adaptors, allowing you to design your own travel system easily. Covers and inserts washable by machine make it easier to clean up after spills or accidents.
Simple and Safe Travel
A 360deg rotating base as well as the the exclusive iBase Encore spinning system allow for seamless integration with your vehicle making getting in and out simpler than ever. ISOFIX connectors are simple to use and secure quickly. infant car seat best -coded guides will aid in connecting the base and seat in a proper manner. I-Snug 2 also works with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.
Easy ins and outs, luxurious baby comfort and user-friendly features are what make this car seat a favorite with parents. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to multiple positions, providing the best comfort for your child. The curved base allows gentle rocking. The machine-washable covers and inserts make it easy to clean up after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy protects your baby from harsh sunlight. The i-Snug is compatible with all Joie Strollers and other brands that support the universal Maxi-Cosi Style Adaptors.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
The latest innovation from Nuna the original Pipa urbn, reimagines the future of travel for baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants was designed to simplify parenting with an exquisite line-up. It is patented with multiple features, including the very first and only baseless car seat in the world with PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch which can be installed in just two seconds, without the requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used on its own, or together with it with a Nuna pushchair to create a travel system. It's compatible with strollers from other brands like Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.
This unique feature is beneficial for families that don't have their own cars or who use taxis or rideshare services frequently, or who need to transfer the seat quickly between different cars for everyday life, vacations or trips to visit grandma's home. The ISOFIX connectors are built-in, meaning there's no need for an additional base. The system is easy to use, with indicators indicating that the seat is safe and ready to go.
The latches can be easily removed from their hidden under the carrier and you can then click to join them. You can also alter the angle, if required, by using the blue indicator line. It's much faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo that requires you to hinge the latches from behind the carrier to locate and align the buckles.
Our tester, who is a mother of a 7 week-old baby, was pleased that the Pipa Urbn was easy to use and well-designed. The sturdy seat is light and comfortable to carry, even with a newborn sleeping. It also comes with a range of comfort and convenience features like the air-tight Dream drape that pulls from the canopy with ease and attaches quietly to the car seat to provide complete privacy. It also comes with a UPF 50+ canopy that has an eyelid that flips out and an XL peekaboo window.
Our test baby was able to fit in the urbn in a perfect way at 3 months and still has room to grow. He's a little too small for the top slot of the harness, but he is outgrowing the urbn in terms of weight and height. He has an inch and a half headroom left at his size.